Bilingual Clinician, NHTC

Job Details Job Location: New Haven, CT 06511 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $52,500.00 - $73,500.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services EMPLOYER INFORMATION Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities. PURPOSE Under general supervision, the position of Embedded School Clinician is responsible for delivering comprehensive therapeutic crisis intervention and assessment, short-term therapy services to clients and/or their families as needed and for coordinating services and resources to clients in need. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducting intake interviews; making preliminary assessment and diagnosis Regularly utilizing other staff in the development, re-evaluation or referral of cases to ensure the best treatment plan for the client Conducting intensive, short and long-term psychotherapy, as well as case management for assigned clients and families utilizing a variety of approved treatment models and interventions appropriate to case and situation Handling emergency calls as necessary Acting as liaison between client, school and other community agencies providing services to client Regularly participating in meetings, and in-service training programs as a vital team member of the clinic Providing leadership in peer groups, specialized teams and committees as required Regularly documenting contact with students, families, school admin and providers. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Be flexible with planning and scheduling to ensure client sessions, groups and meetings are able to be scheduled around school and family needs. Attendance at occasional in-home sessions, school-based meetings, report card conferences, and community events may be required based on client and program needs. While clinician schedules are primarily aligned with school hours to support the clinical needs of the school community from opening to closing, flexibility may occasionally be required to support after-school family engagement activities, conferences, or other school/community-related events. Maintain good communication and relationships to help ensure strong partnership with the school and agency. TRAVEL This role may require travel throughout the Greater New Haven area each day Attendance at occasional in-home sessions, school-based meetings, report card conferences, and community events may be required based on client and program needs. While clinician schedules are primarily aligned with school hours to support the clinical needs of the school community from opening to closing, flexibility may occasionally be required to support after-school family engagement activities, conferences, or other school/community-related events. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Indoors, Environmentally controlled Close Physical Proximity to coworkers COMPETENCIES Must demonstrate the following competencies: Diversity and Inclusion Foster an environment in which all members of the CBCCC community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of CBCCC. Employees must make every effort to: Treat others with respect Practice cultural humility Elicit and welcome different points of view Integrity Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must make every effort to: Be accountable for his or her own actions Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families Uphold honesty in all actions Excellence Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to: Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement Communication The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to: Oral Communication Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood Express ideas concisely and respectfully Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication Hold themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance Written Communication Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors Tailor writing style to the audience of the message Write in a respectful and tactful manner AAP Statement Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. Qualifications Master’s Degree in a Mental Health Discipline - Associates License or Full Licensure Required. (Example: LPC-A, LMFT-A, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) CT Clinician’s License Preferred. Experience Experience with early childhood and working within a school preferred. Licensure LPC-A, LMFT-A, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT #J-18808-Ljbffr Clifford W Beers Guidance Clinicorporated